How to remove Trojan.zbot.gc

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Trojan.zbot.gc

Description

A Trojan.zbot.gc or Trojan.zbot.gc horse is often used by hackers to gain access to a computer in order to steal information or engage in other malicious activity. Users can unwittingly expose their computers to these programs by downloading other files or applications that contain them.

Type

Manual

How to manually remove Trojan.zbot.gc guide. Only for ADVANCED users.

Step 1: Basic check for Trojan.zbot.gc activity

Check running processes on your system. Usually you can find Trojan.zbot.gc process running. Use the Ctrl+Shift+Esc buttons combination to open system information window and click Processes tab. Scroll down the whole list and try to find the process named like Trojan.zbot.gc. If you find Trojan.zbot.gc process running, right click on it and choose “End Process”. It will disable Trojan.zbot.gc for the current Windows session, but remember that if you do not completely remove Trojan.zbot.gc using next steps, then your PC will stay vulnerable to malware attack. Next steps are much more important in removing Trojan.zbot.gc.

Step 2: Disconnect your PC from the Internet

Prevent the malware from leaking or spreading your personal data. Adware usually uses the Internet to transfer all possible and important information you have. Some Adwares are not so “Active” and they can simply disable some Windows features and options. To disconnect your PC from the Internet you need to plug-off LAN cable (if you use LAN connection) or to turn of the Wi-Fi module (if you use Wi-Fi Internet connection). Most of (not 100%) Adwares can not access Wi-Fi module preferences. Turning off the Internet will disable Trojan.zbot.gc from transferring any data from your PC.

Step 3: Enter the safe mode.

The next step is very important in removing Trojan.zbot.gc. After turning off the Internet and disabling Trojan.zbot.gc process you will need to reboot your PC in so-called Safe Mode. Safe Mode is a Windows mode which allows you to start the System using only important applications and services. Safe Mode does not usually allow Trojan.zbot.gc to load when the system boots (!!!but exceptions can appear!!!). Choose Restart in Windows Start menu and wait until the screen turns off.

After that you have to follow the next instructions according to the versions of Microsoft Windows you use:

Windows XP:

Press the F8 key repeatedly when the first screen appears.

Select Safe Mode from Windows Advanced Options Menu and press ENTER.

Windows Vista, 7:

Press the F8 key repeatedly when the first screen appears.

Use the arrow keys from Windows Advanced Options Menu in order to select Safe Mode and press ENTER.

Windows 8, 8.1, 10:

Press and hold the Shift button when left-clicking the Restart button on Windows log-on screen.

Step 4: Removing virus files

Having booted your PC in Safe mode you have to start cleaning your PC manually by deleting every file associated with Trojan.zbot.gc one by one. Here is the list of all files associated with Trojan.zbot.gc. Delete all files listed below using the Shift+Delete buttons combination. Always double check the file name as sometimes Adwares use very similar filenames as very important system files do and you can mistakenly remove important system file what will harm your system and you will not be able to boot your PC at all.

Please, remember that viruses are always progressing and sometimes new files can appear. If you are using our offline PDF guide on How to remove Trojan.zbot.gc, please check if you have it’s latest version.

We do not guarantee that Trojan.zbot.gc has the same file structure at the moment of deleting.

After removing all files associated with Trojan.zbot.gc that were listed above, reboot your system in normal mode and check if your PC works fine or you still have any troubles.

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Trojan.zbot.gc is an Adware-type virus. The most common way a computer becomes infected with Trojan.zbot.gc is when a user downloads free software or browser toolbars.

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I detected Trojan.zbot.gc on my computer. What do I do?

If you have OSHI Defender installed on your computer, it will detect and remove Trojan.zbot.gc and all related files. First, restart your browser and then check the Home Page to make sure that you’re still using your preferred search engine (Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc.), because Trojan.zbot.gc replaces users’ search engines with ones that display ads.

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What damage can Trojan.zbot.gc do to my computer?

Developed by large companies, viruses like Trojan.zbot.gc are mostly legal products that hackers use to make money on the ads that Trojan.zbot.gc displays on infected computers.

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What are the main symptoms of Trojan.zbot.gc?

High network activityUnusual browser settingsPop-up windows

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Can Trojan.zbot.gc spread to other computers?

As a rule, Trojan.zbot.gc requires user interaction and cannot automatically infect other computers on your local network or by using the same USB-disk on additional computers. There may be exceptions, though.